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Review Summary For : KN4YB SL170IN
Reviews: 1MSRP: $190.00 as of 11/21/2022
Description:
Inline Single Lever Semi-Automatic Key with a black wrinkle paint over a 1018 steel base. From manufacturers website: "...they can be built right or left handed before paint.I can and have used other colors like blue, purple, red and gray. I can install at anytime, top terminals for 30.00 Check out youtube videos [https://www.youtube.com/user/devoeh2] for finger peice colors. All finger peices interchange."
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.kn4yb.com/
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1515
AD0IU Rating: 2022-11-22
Excellent Craftsmanshp & Support Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I'm learning how to use a bug.

I originally purchased an SL171IN, the straight-blade dit contact version. Unfortunately, my lack of familiarity with bug adjustments led to disappointment. I reached out to Thomas and he offered some suggestions for fixing the scratchiness problem I was having, but also offered to swap it out for the SL170IN. I took him up on the swap offer.

The SL170IN arrived and I was immediately impressed. The key required only minor adjustments and I was in business. No scratchiness or chatter. I've been having fun with it ever since. I'm slowly improving my bug-fist, hoping to eventually reach intelligibility. Unlike my fist, the key seems flawless, hence the rating.

Thomas also wrote back to me and described what I'd done wrong when adjusting the 171. I "had the contact dampener on way to much" and "not enough swing out on the arm".

I'm very satisfied with the bug and with the support Thomas provided.